Technical Director (Game Development)

TL;DR

Technical Director (Game Development): Leading and developing the engineering team for a mobile-first, free-to-play live service game with an accent on technical architecture, strategy, and sustainable scalability. Focus on championing engineering excellence, optimizing development workflows for speed and reliability, and ensuring long-term live operations success.

Location: Remote from Portugal

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage product company focused on making great games that foster community and redefine how game companies operate.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor the game's engineering team across experience levels, fostering a culture of ownership and high-performing execution.
• Own the technical architecture and strategy for your game, balancing immediate delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Champion engineering workflows that prioritize speed and reliability, enabling rapid iteration and confident shipping.
• Partner proactively across disciplines (Product, Design, Art, Data, QA) to remove blockers and ensure engineering solutions.
• Establish and uphold best practices for code quality, mobile performance, observability, and technical documentation.
• Manage engineering resource allocation, making data-informed decisions to balance feature delivery, technical debt, and live operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Director or equivalent, shipping and operating mobile free-to-play or live service titles.
• Strong technical credibility in Unity and mobile game development, including architectural decision-making and code review.
• Track record of building high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience as a cross-functional partner, able to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency with the free-to-play business model and designing systems that support monetization and live operations.
• Clear, direct communication skills to build trust across a globally distributed, remote-first team.
• English: B2 proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent in the game industry.
• Work in a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• Be part of a company aiming to change how games studios operate and create connected communities.